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August 30, 2024
E-Edition No. 124 Freshman Connection Spanish Edition
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May 7, 2024
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April 16, 2024
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June 3, 2022
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June 3, 2022
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June 3, 2022
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Women’s History Month Podcast
March 31, 2023
Working it at the WRAC
February 24, 2023
Student Mental Health Podcast
February 22, 2023
KNWD News Covers Wellness Fest
November 17, 2022
Laney Roos Interview
March 24, 2023
Maggie Darr Interview
March 24, 2023
Donald Pickett Interview
January 30, 2023
Smelser named NSU director of strength and conditioning
January 19, 2023
KNWD Sports Interview with Greedy Williams & Isaac Haney
November 11, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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September 19, 2022
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August 29, 2022
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Lia Portillo

Lia Portillo Cantarero, The Current Sauce - Editor-in-Chief

Lia Portillo is a communication major in her last year at NSU. She has worked for The Current Sauce since her freshman year and has loved writing stories about NSU and the Natchitoches community. Now, in her second term as Editor-in-Chief she hopes to continue to grow the Sauce forward and leave her mark in student media.

All content by Lia Portillo Cantarero
The latest projected path for tropical storm Francine.

Tropical storm Francine causes NSU to close campuses

September 10, 2024

Ahead of tropical storm Francine approaching the state,...

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Volleyball is one of the sports students can attend during the fall at Prather Coliseum. This picture is from the 2023 Volleyball season.

[Photo] NSU fall sports students can attend this semester

September 10, 2024

Volleyball is one of the sports students can attend...

[Video] Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band is ready for the football season

September 9, 2024

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A hot water pipe burst near building 4 in University Columns.

Hot water restored at University Columns after long day of repairs

September 5, 2024

After a day of experiencing hot water issues, housing...

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I will be forever grateful to those members for making my first year as editor better than I could have imagined.

Letter from the Editor: My last year leading The Current Sauce

August 30, 2024

Think about the moment that made you who you are. You...

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[Video] Estudiantes de NSU se reúnen para una noche de fiesta

August 26, 2024

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[Video] NSU students get together for a night of fiesta

August 26, 2024

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Seankalyn Chatman was caught today in Opelousas, La after escaping the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center Saturday.

U.S. Marshals Service detain last escaped inmate from Natchitoches Parish

August 19, 2024

The manhunt over the last inmate that escaped the Natchitoches...

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KNWD and the University Programing Council start Demon Fest with organizations offering activities at their tables, food and games while students wait for the headliners.

Demon Fest 2024

April 10, 2024

KNWD and the University Programing Council start Demon...

The Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts hosted its first career fair.

Communications Career Fair

April 5, 2024

The Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication...

James Genovese has been named the 21st president of Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

UL System Board of Supervisors officially names James Genovese as NSU president

July 18, 2024

A Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice has now...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana hosted on-campus interviews for NSU's presidential search semifinalists. Public interviews by the search committee were held in Magale Recital Hall.

Presidential Search Committee announces James Genovese as finalist for NSU presidency

July 16, 2024

The University of Louisiana System unanimously voted...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana will soon have a new president.

NSU presidential semifinalists will visit campus next week: a breakdown of the candidates

July 12, 2024

The search for the next president of Northwestern State...

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Former NSU head football coach Brad Laird is dismissed from lawsuit.

Former NSU head football coach dismissed from Caldwell family lawsuit

July 11, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana former head...

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(L-R) Isabel Juarez-Rubio, Lia Portillo Cantarero, Sergy Odiduro, La SPJ president; and David Begnaud, CBS lead national correspondent.

The Current Sauce wins state SPJ awards

June 13, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s student...

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The Current Sauce Spring '24 team and I would like to welcome you to NSU!

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to NSU

May 2, 2024

Welcome to Northwestern State University of Louisiana....

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[Video] The Environmental Catalyst Organization releases butterflies to honor Earth Day

April 29, 2024

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[Video] NSU New Media students release Kulture Magazine

April 24, 2024

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[Video] HSJA holds semesterly food sale

April 17, 2024

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[Video] Environmental Catalyst Organization of NSU strives to bring awareness to environmental problems

April 17, 2024

Whether walking through a forest or on a college campus...

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[Video] Blooming on the Bricks

March 23, 2024

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Students at the Dear School of the Creative and Performing Arts are eligible to apply to the Mimi Jordan Scholarship due this Friday.

[Photo] The Mimi Jordan Arts and Music Scholarship application is open for eligible students

March 20, 2024

Students at the Dear School of the Creative and Performing...

Various nonprofit groups and businesses around Natchitoches gathered on March 2, 2024, to do activities for Reading on the River.

Reading on the River 2024

March 4, 2024

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The next local election is the municipal primary on March 23; Mayor Williams will be on the ballot for re-election.

Natchitoches mayor announces scholarship raffle; did he violate the law?

March 1, 2024

Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. is under scrutiny...

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NSU's Joe Delaney, Mark Duper and Lee Smith have all been inducted in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Black NSU alumni that made Hall of Fame history

February 27, 2024

NSU's Joe Delaney, Mark Duper and Lee Smith have all...

The University Programming Council will host a series of events titled "Sound Bites."

UPC will host “Sound Bites”: a monthly live performance at Iberville Green

February 27, 2024

Every day, students walk into Iberville Dining Hall...

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[Video] Taylor Swift Tribute

February 18, 2024

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Mariah Kador and Blake Chutz embark on a new journey as they approach the end of their undergraduate years.

College sweethearts navigate their last year at NSU

February 16, 2024

Mariah Kador sits in NSU’s newsroom working on a...

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Fall in love with Mardi Gras through the green, purple and gold decoration.

[Photo] How Mardi Gras brings an air of Love to Louisiana

February 16, 2024

Fall in love with Mardi Gras through the green, purple...

[Video] NSU alumna returns to star in her own Taylor Swift Tribute show

February 15, 2024

Sarah Jessica Rhodes returns to the A.A. Fredericks...

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Throughout this month, the nation celebrates the achievements that African Americans and Black Americans have done to bring forth civil rights change.

What are Black Student Unions and does NSU have one?

February 7, 2024

Inclusivity is a quality that students across many...

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SGA meetings are held every Monday at 6 p.m. They are open for anyone to attend, and students may raise concerns during the "Student's Right to Speak," portion.

SGA to propose changes to the constitution before the student body

February 1, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Student...

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I took a chance in applying for this position, with encouragement from my professor, Melody Gilbert, who always gives me more credit than I give myself.

[Photo] My journey as Viewpoints Editor for The Current Sauce

January 19, 2024

I took a chance in applying for this position, with...

[Video] First Generation Students discussion with Dr. Kim Hunter Reed

November 28, 2023

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Bringing a fanny pack to the Christmas Festival is an easier way to keep your valuables close and avoid losing personal items.

[Photo] Tips for attending the Natchitoches Christmas Festival

November 24, 2023

Bringing a fanny pack to the Christmas Festival is...

Only official Natchitoches Christmas Festival tickets will be accepted at festival entrances.

[Photo] How fake tickets made their way into the Natchitoches Christmas festival

November 21, 2023

Only official Natchitoches Christmas Festival tickets...

Despite speculation of taxes funding the festival lights, Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. said the taxes only fund workers involved in the upkeeping and security of the festival.

[Photo] Natchitoches taxpayer dollars fund the annual Christmas festival employees

November 20, 2023

Despite speculation of taxes funding the festival lights,...

Lia Portillo Cantarero, The Current Sauce Editor-in-Chief, conducts phone interview with NSU President Marcus Jones.

NSU President Marcus Jones speaks to The Current Sauce

November 5, 2023

This interview with Northwestern State University of...

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NSU President Marcus Jones explains the process of cancelling the football season and looks to the future of NSU football.

NSU President Marcus Jones stands by decision; search firm hired to find new head football coach

November 3, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana President...

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The Current Sauce recently printed and handed out our Homecoming issue, but many things have changed since then.

Letter from the Editor: A message about our Homecoming print edition

October 31, 2023

Dear Current Sauce Readers, Last week, The Current...

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The Quad Apartments located at 3800 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, La.

Some NSU students don’t feel safe at The Quad

October 30, 2023

It’s 01:07 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2023 and a Northwestern...

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All the involvement in Honduran holidays and the contests I did at school to celebrate my heritage are becoming photos forgotten in my photo app.

Ni de aqui ni de alla: The complexitity of identity

October 13, 2023

For the first nine years of my life, all that I ever...

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In a grassy field between Keyser Avenue and Williams Avenue, dozens of candidates from governor to sheriff have their yard signs to promote their campaign.

Are NSU students aware of Louisiana’s 2023 election?

October 12, 2023

Across towns and cities in the state of Louisiana,...

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[Video] Remembering Jim Croce

October 2, 2023

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NSU's National Pan-Hellenic Council showed off their history and performed at their mixer.

National Pan-Hellenic Council host Mixer in honor of NPHC week

September 25, 2023

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“But what is absolutely paramount is to use journalism to hold elected leaders and those people in authority accountable for the power and responsibility that they have,” Jim Mustian, Associated Press investigative reporter, said.

Associated Press investigative reporter becomes new Wise Chair

August 22, 2023

“In some ways I just never left,” Jim Mustian said....

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For Lia Portillo, The Current Sauce led her to finding herself.

Letter from the Editor: What it means to me to lead this publication

August 18, 2023

I don’t know how to start this. Who would have thought...

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This Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 the Natchitoches community and Northwestern State University of Louisiana student athletes can form relationships at the Meet the Demons Auction.

NSU athletes will meet the community at the Meet the Demons Auction

August 17, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana athletes...

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RSO Potpourri picture featuring the 2023 Current Sauce staff.

Letter from The Current Sauce: Welcome to NSU

May 31, 2023

At your fingertips is the Freshman Connection edition...

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Snapchat's My AI feature responds to any question its asked.

[Photo] TikTok and Snapchat AI’s : Is science fiction becoming a reality?

May 2, 2023

Snapchat's My AI feature responds to any question its...

“During Women’s History Month, it is so important to not only celebrate the phenomenal women of the past who have broken glass ceilings but to also empower women of the future to continue that legacy,” Blackwell Broussard, coordinator of the center for inclusion and Diversity, said.

NSU celebrates Women’s History Month with various events and speakers

March 20, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Student...

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On March 14, 2023, white and purple shovels were lined up against the ground for fellow area legislators, special guests and Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s administration to mark the moment of a building that will serve the next generations of Demons.

NSU breaks the ground for new Robert Alost building

March 16, 2023

The grounds that used to hold the old Caddo Hall are...

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(L-R) Top Row: Johnny Cox, Ebenezer Aggrey, Terrell Woodard Jr. Bottom Row: Caiden Matthews, William Roberson, Coree Nash: The founders of Black Male Alliance.

Black Male Alliance is determined to foster new leaders

March 13, 2023

On Sept. 29, 2022, six Northwestern State University...

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Audience points to Edward Buckles Jr. after Q & A segment for a picture.

Edward Buckles screens Katrina documentary seven years in the making

February 24, 2023

Edward Buckles Jr. waits for Northwestern State University...

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Audiences can expect more spine-chilling adventures with Wednesday and her friends at Nevermore Academy.

[Photo] Does Tim Burton’s “Wednesday” hold its own in the Addams Family legacy?

February 9, 2023

Audiences can expect more spine-chilling adventures...

Abigail Whitam is happy to bring holiday cheer with simple accessories like a Santa hat.

[Photo] Shopping for holiday attire

December 9, 2022

Abigail Whitam is happy to bring holiday cheer with...

Louisiana Purchase's owner, David Clary, counts the merchandise to prepare for a busy shopping season.

[Photo] Local businesses offer discounts during the holidays

December 6, 2022

Louisiana Purchase's owner, David Clary, counts the...

Colorful and bright Christmas decorations will pop up all around the city, specifically on Front Street along the Cane River, to prepare Natchitoches for the festival celebrations.

[Photo] The rich history of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival

November 29, 2022

Colorful and bright Christmas decorations will pop...

[Video] Hispanic Student Journalist Association

November 28, 2022

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[Video] The emergence of Hispanic culture at NSU.

November 28, 2022

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(L-R) Meet Jonatan Jimenez, Morgan Landry, Bailey Willis and Ebenezer Aggrey, NSU's homecoming 2022 royalties.

[Photo] Homecoming 2022 royalty express their gratitude

November 11, 2022

(L-R) Meet Jonatan Jimenez, Morgan Landry, Bailey Willis...

"Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jerry Pierce at this time. We are forever thankful for his dedication and service to NSU."

Remembering Jerry Pierce

November 9, 2022

On Tuesday Nov. 8, Northwestern State University of...

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Since 1990, The Treehouse Of Horror Halloween episodes of “The Simpsons” have been airing and filling every Halloween season with three new short stories from the Simpsons family.

“The Simpsons” Treehouse Of Horror episodes strive to keep in touch

November 2, 2022

When I think of Halloween, the first thought that pops...

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“With two games remaining, we hope fans continue to support our Demons as we look forward to finishing the season strong and returning to our more traditional game times in the 2023 season,” Bostian said.

The reason why football saw no night games this season

October 26, 2022

Many Northwestern State University of Louisiana students...

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The emergence of Hispanic culture at NSU

October 14, 2022

This story has a Spanish and English translation. You...

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El surgimiento de cultura Hispana en NSU

October 14, 2022

Esta historia tiene traducción al español y al inglés....

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On Sep. 8, 2022, the composed music piece in honor of President Marcus Jones was played in "Around the world in 40 minutes". Performed by NSU's Wind Symphony in A.A. Fredericks auditorium with conductor Anthony Pursell and Charles Fernandez, guest composer and conductor.

“The Journey: Where Our Paths May Go”: an intricate song dedicated to President Jones

October 5, 2022

On Sep. 8, 2022, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s...

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Nick Taylor is working with The Current Sauce news editor, Nina Ovalle, on a story recapping President Jones' investiture.

Latinx Success: Nick Taylor’s path to journalism

September 16, 2022

Nick Taylor sits in his office chair in John S. Kyser...

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